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Our Author Supporters

At Coram Beanstalk we are passionate about helping children discover the pleasure of reading and to learn to love books. We are so lucky to have some incredible children's authors as Coram Beanstalk reading helpers but also many more who offer their time and support to help promote our work.

Abi Elphinstone

Abi Elphinstone

Abi has volunteered as a reading helper in London primary schools since 2015 and is also the author of the highly acclaimed Dreamsnatcher trilogy and Sky Song amongst others. Read more... Read more

Published: 1st January, 2019

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

Polly Faber

Polly Faber

Author of the Mango and Bambang series of books and picture books Grab That Rabbit and Picking Pickle, Polly has been supporting children with their reading as a volunteer for Coram Beanstalk since 2011. Read more... Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

Piers Torday

Piers Torday

Piers has been a Coram Beanstalk reading helper in London since 2012. He is also the author of The Last Wild Trilogy, There May be a Castle, The Lost Magician and The Frozen Sea. Read more... Read more

Published: 1st December, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

Peter Bunzl

Peter Bunzl

Peter’s debut novel Cogheart and follow up Moonlocket are both highly commended novels and Coram Beanstalk children in London have been benefitting from his support since 2017. Peter enthralled Coram Beanstalk children at BookFest 2018. Read more... Read more

Published: 1st November, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

Chris Callaghan

Chris Callaghan

Author of The Great Chocoplot, Chris has recently moved from his home in the North East to South London where he has just started volunteering as a Coram Beanstalk reading helper. Read more... Read more

Published: 1st October, 2018

Updated: 24th March, 2020

Author: Henriette Brun

Andy Seed

Andy Seed

Andy is best known for writing fun factual books including The Silly Book of Side-Splitting Stuff and The Clue is in the Poo. He’s an energetic advocate of reading for pleasure, loves doing events, and is excited to support Coram Beanstalk’s work in the South-West of England. Read more

Published: 30th August, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Kate- Loynes

Dan Smith

Dan Smith

Dan Smith writes books for both adults and children and lives in the North East where he is a great advocate for Coram Beanstalk. His children's books include Boy X, Below Zero and The Invasion of Crooked Oak, which is published by the dyslexic-friendly publisher Barrington Stoke. Read more

Published: 15th August, 2018

Updated: 2nd April, 2020

Author: Kate- Loynes

Gary Hake

Gary Hake

Author of a series of books about a Viking and his dog, Gary writes and teaches in Kent so is particularly interested in supporting Coram Beanstalk in the South East. Read more... Read more

Published: 1st August, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

Gerald Smythe

Gerald Smythe

Gerald is a keen supporter of Coram Beanstalk’s work in the South East and is passionate about bringing stories to life through the Jack, Lilly and Friends book series. Read more... Read more

Published: 1st July, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

John Dougherty

John Dougherty

John Dougherty is the author of many hilarious books including Oscar's Book Prize winner 2018 There's a Pig Up My Nose and also the Stinkbomb and Ketchup-face series. He is also a poet and songwriter, based in Gloucestershire, John is delighted to support our expansion into the county. Read more here.. Read more

Published: 1st June, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

Joshua Seigal

Joshua Seigal

Joshua Seigal is an internationally renowned poet, performer and educator. Author of #BeanstalkBrilliant 'I Don’t Like Poetry', Joshua has entertained our reading helpers and issued our 'Can you find out how to make someone laugh?' summer reading challenge! Read more

Published: 15th May, 2018

Updated: 8th July, 2021

Author: Kate- Loynes

Joyce Dunbar

Joyce Dunbar

Best known for lively, quirky picture books, many of Joyce’s books have been dramatized for stage and puppet shows. As a resident in Norfolk, Joyce is keen to help promote our work in the East of England. Read more... Read more

Published: 1st May, 2018

Updated: 24th October, 2019

Author: Henriette Brun

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    As a retired teacher with dyslexia I knew immediately I had to be involved!

    One of our recently trained reading helpers talks about why she chose to join our Coram Beanstalk reading community...

  • Coram Beanstalk publishes Impact Report for 2021-22

    Coram Beanstalk publishes Impact Report for 2021-22

    After two years of disrupted service in schools, Coram Beanstalk are delighted to publish their latest Impact Report for the year 2021 - 2022. Read stories from across the Coram Beanstalk community of children, schools and volunteers - and see our latest impact statistics.

  • May 2022

    May 2022

    Our #BeanstalkBrilliant book of the month for May is 'Song for a Whale' by Lynne Kelly. This year 2nd - 8th May is Children's Book Week and Deaf Awareness Week so we thought we'd highlight some Beanstalk Brilliant Books featuring characters who may have experienced hearing loss or who wear hearing aids.

  • Win books for your school library!

    Win books for your school library!

    Coram Beanstalk, The Alligator's Mouth Book Shop and The Bright Agency are offering schools the opportunity to win a set of the ten books longlisted for The Alligator’s Mouth Award 2022, which champions both authors and illustrators of highly illustrated children’s fiction. Nominate a UK-based school to win a set of the ten longlisted books for their school library here...

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    Frequently asked questions

    You may have some questions in your mind before you fill in your application form. Here are answers to our most commonly asked questions. If your question isn't answered here you can find out how to get in touch with our team.

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    The benefits of being a reading helper

    We know from our volunteers that being a reading helper brings purpose and enjoyment into their lives. Find out more about the benefits of being part of our reading community here.

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    Literacy charities join forces

    On 1st November 2017 Reading Matters merged with the national children’s literacy charity Beanstalk.

  • Story Starters training

    Story Starters training

    Our early years programme offers a unique approach to equipping adults in your setting to help children develop all six crucial pre-reading skills plus the communication, concentration and confidence they need to ‘catch the reading bug’.  Read more about how our unique programme Story Starters can help you ensure that children start their primary education ready to be taught to read.

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    Find out more about how we will do the best we can to make your volunteer experience with us enjoyable and rewarding.

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    Our Board of Trustees hold decades worth of high-level experience which they use to govern Coram Beanstalk and direct our strategy.

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